Te wāhanga ki a matau / What we do
The Māori Health Unit was created to support whānau, the community, and the health workforce to improve outcomes across Māori health, including equitable access to services and supports that are appropriate to the needs of whānau.
Our primary functions are to:
- support Māori whānau in their hospital and health care journey
- connect whānau with appropriate community supports and services
- build strong connections and foundations within Māori communities
- influence health services to ensure they are equitable
- support the hospital to meet the needs of Māori whānau
We also work closely with Māori health and social service providers to ensure whānau have appropriate and co-ordinated services that best meet the needs of their whānau.
Office Location
Our office is situated on the left-side of the corridor, as you enter the main entrance to the Clock Tower Building at Hutt Hospital.
Contact us
Who can visit me?
 | Merle Takimoana Ngāti Maniapoto Manaaki Whanau – Support for you and your whānau while you are in hospital |
 | Pearl Grace Nahi Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Te Aupouri, Ngāi Takoto, Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Paoa-Hauraki Manaaki Whānau - support for you and your whānau while you are in hospital. |
 | Herapeka Hepi Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto, Tainui Waka Manaaki Whanau – Support for you and your whānau while you are in hospital |
 | Kapua Quinn Ngati Raukawa ki Wharepuhunga, Maniapoto and Ngati Mutunga Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga | General Manager – Supports Whanau Care Service across CCHV District. |
 | Sharelle Ratu Te Taitokerau, Ngāti Raukawa Hapū māmā Social Worker - supports Hapū wāhine during their hapūtanga |
 | Atawhai Manuel Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Mate, Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga Kaiawhina Whaiaro – Personal Assistant for the General Manager. |
Kia mau tou Māoritanga
"Hold fast to your culture"
